Excellent
#307 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 17% in state
Shipshewana-scott Elementary Sch
Elementary School · Westview School Corporation · Shipshewana, IN
A Westview School Corporation elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Middlebury St PO Box 217, Shipshewana, IN 46565
- Math 69% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shipshewana-scott Elementary Sch score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Shipshewana-scott Elementary Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,750/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shipshewana), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,578
Median home value
$318,800
Median rent
$806/mo
College educated
7.2%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46565; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Topeka Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–4 | Not available | 263 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Westview School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,805NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shipshewana-scott Elementary Sch is listed in Westview School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shipshewana-scott Elementary Sch
Shipshewana-scott Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Shipshewana, IN, part of Westview School Corporation, serving approximately 362 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #307 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shipshewana-scott Elementary Sch
What grades does Shipshewana-scott Elementary Sch serve?
Shipshewana-scott Elementary Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Shipshewana-scott Elementary Sch?
Shipshewana-scott Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shipshewana-scott Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Shipshewana-scott Elementary Sch is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shipshewana-scott Elementary Sch rank in IN?
Shipshewana-scott Elementary Sch ranks #307 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Shipshewana-scott Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Shipshewana-scott Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Shipshewana-scott Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shipshewana-scott Elementary Sch has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Shipshewana-scott Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, Shipshewana-scott Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shipshewana-scott Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, Shipshewana-scott Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shipshewana-scott Elementary Sch?
28.5% of students at Shipshewana-scott Elementary Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- LaGrange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (260) 768-4158
- Area population (ZIP 46565)
- 8,718
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 27.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46565; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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